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Advocates Urge Ban on State Funding for Animal Experiments Under S.2117

5761353 · September 9, 2025
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An animal‑welfare advocate from Animal Defenders International urged the committee to support S.2117, which would prohibit use of state funds for experiments on a wide range of animals and require rehoming by adoption or sanctuary.

Drew McCormick, representing Animal Defenders International, testified in support of Senate Bill S.2117, which would prohibit use of state funds for experiments on animals and require humane rehoming of animals used in state‑funded research. McCormick cited international and U.S. figures on…

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